Playa Los Muertos (Pochote)
Beach · Nicoya Peninsula · hidden gem
A small gulf-side beach just east of Pochote, beside the Los Vivos beachfront hotel. Despite the spooky name ('beach of the dead'), it's well rated on Google and makes a quiet stop on the road to Paquera.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 2 h
- Best time
- morning
- Kids
- 4 / 10
- View
- 7 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 6 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.74396, -84.98827 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.6 on Google (38)
Before you go
- Entry
- Free
- Tickets
- Free entry, no ticket
- Parking
- Free
- Bring
- shade, snacks
- Checked
- 2026-10
Tip
Bring your own shade and snacks; a campground nearby (Camping Don Trino) has facilities.
Be careful
No lifeguards - check conditions before swimming and keep valuables out of sight in the car.
Getting there
East of Pochote, off the road toward Paquera; Google lists a small free parking area by the beach.
Places nearby
- Soda La EsmeraldaSodas & Local FoodA roadside soda on the Paquera-Tambor road with a solid Google rating from over 250 reviews - a handy refuel stop for traditional Costa Rican food.
- Tortuga Island Tour (Isla Tortuga Tour Costa Rica)Tours & Adventure · from $70High-volume Isla Tortuga operator: snorkeling, a beach day and lunch on the island, with departures from Tambor and Montezuma, Santa Teresa and Puntarenas.
- Ylang Ylang Beach ResortStays · from $224Beachfront jungle resort a short walk from Montezuma village.
- Sabor de Mar MontezumaFood & CoffeeSmall seafood spot in Montezuma that reviewers call a hidden gem: very fresh ceviche, fish in shrimp sauce and big portions at fair prices, with friendly staff.
- Soda La NaranjaSodas & Local FoodFamily-owned soda in Montezuma serving authentic Costa Rican plates: orange chicken, ceviche, fish tacos and mango smoothies in generous portions at reasonable prices.
- Soda El ArtesanoSodas & Local FoodSimple local soda in the centre of Montezuma, right next door to Soda La Naranja, serving typical plates and fish at some of the lowest prices in town.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/933033277 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/933033277 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/10672126505 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Playa+Muerto+Pochote+Costa+Rica